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Deflection Puzzle (1031)

After the setup move a4, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after a4. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0JCvT
Rating
1031
Side to move
White
Themes
Deflection, Endgame, Mate
Material
Black is ahead by 1 point
FEN
3R1bk1/5pp1/7p/5N2/p7/1brB2PP/5P2/6K1 w - - 0 43

What to look for

Remove or distract a defender from a critical square or piece.

DeflectionEndgameMate

Solution

43. Ne7+ 43... Kh8 44. Rxf8#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

42... a4 43. Ne7+ 43... Kh8 44. Rxf8#

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